What's New In Industry articles from September 2003

What's New In Industry archives from September 2003

Staying cool in tight spaces.(What's News)
September 1, 2003... Already offering a wide range of ac and dc fans for electronic cooling, Papst is expanding its development programme in the area of mini-fans. Its new 400J series, at just 40 x 40 x 25mm, offers an excellent small solution for cooling in the...

Control software down to the wire.(What's News)
September 1, 2003... Significantly reduced wiring by using fibre optic cable, improved information feedback, great HMI capability and easy set-up are benefits claimed for Rockwell Automation's new PC-based soft PLC with its built-in SERCOS motion control. ...

Injection moulding on the rise.(What's News)
September 1, 2003... Latest injection moulding machine from Arburg, the 4000kN Allrounder 820 S, is the company's largest to date, with an injection unit size of 3200 and a maximum shot capacity of 1860g polystyrene. The machine offers 820mm distance between tie...

Robots polish up their finishing skills.(What's News)
September 1, 2003... Manual polishing is a demanding job with potential health, noise and dust hazards, says Surtech, who has teamed up with leading European manufacturers of automatic polishing machines and robots to offer a range of grinding, deburring and...

Top brass.(What's News)
September 1, 2003... A free 'cupro-technology' seminar coveting all major technical and design issues involved in working with copper-based alloys is being held on October 16th at Lancashire County Cricket Club, Old Trafford, Manchester. Brass In Focus is part...

Staying ahead of the Pack.(Packaging/PPMA Show)
September 1, 2003... If practice makes perfect, then look out for a marked improvement in ink jet printing and outer case coding. A Best Practice document, published by the e.centre Bar Code Innovations Group with input from established manufacturers, is aimed at...

Jet printer boxes clever.(Packaging/PPMA Show)
September 1, 2003... Linx (stand 11316) has entered the outer case coding market with its new IJ600 printer. With its robust, self-cleaning printhead and IP65-rated stainless steel enclosure, it has been designed with tough production environments in mind and is...

Improving productivity.(Packaging/PPMA Show)
September 1, 2003... Automated Packaging Systems (APS) has launched a new generation of packaging machinery designed to give improved productivity and efficiency. Spearheaded by the AB180 autobagger, the new range replaces the Autobag Excel for an easier to...

The battle's over.(Packaging/PPMA Show)
September 1, 2003... New self-adhesive labellers from Kosme aim to eliminate the 'battle' at the label/container interface. Production speeds of 1000 to 54,000 cph can be selected across the 18 base models while label station speeds up to 130m/min can be achieved....

Packaging by return.(Packaging & Labelling)
September 1, 2003... Auto Tray is the latest weigh-labelling system to incorporate Bizerba's highly-advanced case-handling and weighing technology. Developed in partnership with coding experts, Willett, Auto Tray uses an unique card-insertion system that attaches...

Keeping a check on hygiene.(Packaging & Labelling)
September 1, 2003... Providing equipment from process to packaging is to be the clear message highlighted by Thermo Electron Corporation's two exhibits at PPMA 2003. The company's main stand will be showing a selection from its range of products including the new...

Cosmetic wipes.(Packaging & Labelling)
September 1, 2003... Doyen Medipharm has expanded its machinery range to include a High Speed Cosmetic Wipe Packaging Machine, suitable for use with many cosmetic bases. The machine dispenses a small volume of a cosmetic product onto each wipe and then packs them...

When the going gets critical.(Packaging & Labelling)
September 1, 2003... Failure of a thermal printer used to produce date critical labels can be costly and disruptive, especially if it halts shipping. Imaje UK, who recently acquired the Markpoint thermal printer business, is responding with comprehensive low-cost...

It's in the bag.(Packaging & Labelling)
September 1, 2003... Type 178 is a vertical form, fill and seal system from Ceetak. The new low cost system has all integrated header card applicator and is designed to provide fast, precise and effective operation for the packaging of individual component parts...

Tag/label printing at speed.(Packaging & Labelling)
September 1, 2003... Paxar UK has added a new high-volume, high-spec tag and label printer to its 9800 Series of tabletop barcode label printers. The new 9855 replaces, and improves on, the 9850 printer and is specifically designed for demanding in-store and...

System improves accuracy.(Packaging & Labelling)
September 1, 2003... A comprehensive range of inspection and rejection systems has been launched by Advanced Labelling Systems. Specifically designed for use with all ALS labelling technology, the systems will verify that labels have been correctly applied,...

Software on track.(Packaging & Labelling)
September 1, 2003... Product-tracking software linking bar code scanners direct to Sage has been developed by bar code specialist GSM Printer and Label Systems. The Connect software enables order picking to be synchronised directly with Sage Line 50 accounts,...

Optimum picking.(Handling & Storage)
September 1, 2003... Optispeed is a new control system that permits the Still MX 15-3 VNA combination order picker to work at the optimum operating speed for all height and load conditions. In narrow aisle and high-lift warehouses it is necessary, for safety,...

Boom boom.(Handling & Storage)
September 1, 2003... Enhanced versions of Bobcat's telehandlers now feature a new boom design which pivots at the very rear of the machine. The T40140 now lifts 4 tonnes to a 13.61m maximum height and 1300kg at its 9.7m maximum reach. The maximum lifting height of...

Getting vocal about the supply chain: Alex Mills, Marketing Director of Chess Logistics Technology, considers the development of voice-based systems for the warehouse.(Handling & Storage)
September 1, 2003... Chess was an early pioneer of using voice technology in the warehouse: back in the mid-1990s a major FMCG client experimented with a system based on the DECT telephone standard, but using digital telephone communications technology rather than...

Lifting to die for ...(Handling & Storage)
September 1, 2003... Press and plastic shop facilities at Toyota's Burnaston plant have been upgraded with five high-spec overhead cranes from Street Crane Company. The work is in readiness for producing the new generation Avensis. Cranes have been installed...

An easier way to take that first step.(Handling & Storage)
September 1, 2003... Innovative device built into the new BT Pro Lifter hand pallet truck makes light work of moving and precisely positioning heavy loads. The device enables the operator to easily overcome the inertia of a heavy load: a lever on the handle...

Ramp beats corrosion.(Handling & Storage)
September 1, 2003... Bradford Hide Co has purchased a galvanised mobile yardramp from the specialist RentARamp division of ThorWorld Industries. Animal hides exported by the Bradford-based company are treated with salt which quickly attacks and corrodes the...

Custom lifts get right to the core.(Handling & Storage)
September 1, 2003... Birch Engineering (Cuffley), in partnership with their supplier Marco AB, has recently supplied a set of four specially designed 5000mm x 1200mm lift tables to Handling Engineering Services & Conveyors Ltd. Each pair of tables has a...

Handling in lieu...(Handling & Storage)
September 1, 2003... Single portable toilet units need to be regularly transported and accurately positioned. The new Toilet Transporter from Walden's Trucks is designed to provide the needed manoeuvrability. This fully welded, tubular framed transporter is...

Centre gets a lift.(Handling & Storage)
September 1, 2003... Nationwide Access has supplied Planned Storage Systems with a number of scissor lifts from its powered access hire fleet to help in the construction of retailer Bon Marche's new Huddersfield distribution centre. 13 scissor lifts, including...

Changeover cuts costs.(Handling & Storage)
September 1, 2003... Toyota Motor Manufacturing has achieved reductions in costs and tool change times by utilising a Hedin Lagan Universal Carrier rather than a 10 ton forklift truck to handle tools on their Hemming Press. The pedestrian operated Universal...

Supercharge for truck batteries.(Handling & Storage)
September 1, 2003... NIKAD is adding a new-technology, compact, battery Supercharger to its Datek range. The SLC 2500 Supercharger can charge most forklift truck batteries in just a few hours, and is said to cure the battery "memory effect", providing greater...

Handling shredded waste.(Handling & Storage)
September 1, 2003... Handling the output of a continuous paper shredding operation can become a problem in itself. An internal shred container needs regular, time-consuming emptying, and compacted shred waste can be particularly heavy to manoeuvre. A new...

Washer keeps pallets clean.(Handling & Storage)
September 1, 2003... Purpose built washing and rinsing machines for use with boxed pallets are available from Oliver Douglas. Based on their established Rotary Jet washing machines, the pallet washer maintains the level of hygiene required for all food, medical and...

Optimising space.(Handling & Storage)
September 1, 2003... When Wyvern Cargo moved rote new warehouse premises last year the company looked to local forklift dealer, Locators, to help optimise their use of space and control running costs. Translift Engineering's articulating and flexible Bendi electric...

Ahead in the sack race.(Handling & Storage)
September 1, 2003... An updated range of sack tip feed bins for powder handling applications has been launched by Pneumatic Conveying Systems (PCS). The sack tip feed bin is used to rip and tip 25 kilo sacks with the protection of an inward flow of air to keep...

Fasteners in captivity: John Snyder, Product Manager at Southco, the global designer/manufacturer of latches and access hardware, explains the current technology and considerations when selecting captive hardware.(Fastening & Joining)
September 1, 2003... Like most latches, captive screws fasten two panels together--and some of their typical applications are as simple as that. Most, however, are more exacting in their requirements from the captive screw fastener and in the design considerations...

Clips on the fast track.(Fastening & Joining)
September 1, 2003... For the second time, L Robinson & Co is sponsoring the Birmingham University School of Engineering entry in the international Formula Student Small Racing Car Design & Build competition by supplying a range of stainless steel Jubilee clips in...

Bonding hard-to-stick plastics and rubber.(Fastening & Joining)
September 1, 2003... Permabond's Polyelefin Primer (POP) is a clear, single-component, air-drying coating that enables 'difficult-to-stick' plastics and rubber to be bonded with Permabond cyanoacrylate adhesives. POP primer promotes adhesion to low energy...

Fastening tools get tough.(Fastening & Joining)
September 1, 2003... From Textron Fastening Systems come more robust and greater impact-resistant versions of its established Genesis 3 and 4 break-stem Fastener installation tools. Retaining the ergonomic and lightweight benefits of standard Genesis tools,...

Widening the M1.(Fastening & Joining)
September 1, 2003... Southco has widened its M1 latch range by introducing a stainless steel flush-turn compression device offering 5mm of compression for smooth, intuitive operation and ease of access in sealed areas. The compression feature eliminates wear...

The economy of ultrasonics.(Fastening & Joining)
September 1, 2003... Ultrasonic welding now supplements the sizable moulding and in-house tool facility at Toolcraft Plastics, offering customers optimum economy of manufacture. From time to time ultrasonic welding of two simple parts, rather than making complex...

Lock onto specialist fasteners.(Fastening & Joining)
September 1, 2003... Part of a new range of specialist fasteners from Reliance Gear Company is the wire-locking screw with boles across the head. The fastener is prevented from unlocking in high vibration environments suited to aerospace applications. For...

Fastening with assurance.(Fastening & Joining)
September 1, 2003... Desoutter Sales has upgraded its fastening assurance system to the FAS3000 The FAS3000 gives instant feedback to the operator as to whether the fasteners in the assembly have been correctly fastened, using a simple message. It has been...

Glue without spills.(Fastening & Joining)
September 1, 2003... Pneumatic Conveying Systems (PCS) has developed a system to automatically refill the melt tank in a hot melt gluing operation, to maintain a constant level of glue. This auto transfer system removes the need for the operator to open the lid and...

Easy does it.(Factory Equipment)
September 1, 2003... 'Easi-Test' from Smith Flow Control is believed to be a unique device permit the independent testing of pneumatic actuators end process valves on live systems. Fitted between the valve end actuator, when activated it allows independent testing...

Get kitted out.(Factory Equipment)
September 1, 2003... Newall Measurement Systems has launched an encoder kit service. Introduced to simplify the specification and installation of encoders, the new service covets the Microsyn and Spherosyn range of products, and includes the latest display systems....

Sensitive material?--Safe hands.(Factory Equipment)
September 1, 2003... Improvements have been made to the high volume Disintegrator System from Portable Factory Equipment, resulting in reduced spillage, improved dust extraction and faster confetti collection. The Large Surecut Disintegrator Model 1500, which...

Softly softly.(Factory Equipment)
September 1, 2003... BOC Edwards has announced a new range of blower packages for industrial applications. Silent Flow Plus is said to be a major development of the popular Silent Flow product line, of feting compact design, quiet operation and compliance writ the...

Silicon carbide in its element.(Factory Equipment)
September 1, 2003... A new grade of silicon carbide heating clement has been launched by Kanthal AB. Called Kanthal Globar[R] SD, the new element is extruded from a closely controlled blend of high purity, alpha silicon carbide grain. Globar SD elements are...

The perfect cure?(Factory Equipment)
September 1, 2003... Keeping pace with the changing finishing market, Airflow has developed a comprehensive product range to meet a variety of needs in powder coating. For batch production operations, where powder application is made manually, Airflow offer a...

Thick or thin.(Factory Equipment)
September 1, 2003... Cygnus Instruments now supply a new range of Coating Thickness Gauges called Surfix. The Surfix range of gauges have been designed for extreme ease of use and to give accurate coaling thickness measurements on either Fe or NFee substrates. ...

High-current keeping cool.(Electrics & Electronics)
September 1, 2003... The latest Band 12 flexible contact band from Icore International, is said to simplify the design and production of cost-effective custom high-current connectors winch combine low insertion force and high reliability with excellent fault...

Single phase--Multi-mount.(Electrics & Electronics)
September 1, 2003... A range of single phase induction motors, with the flexibility of Multi-mount design, has been launched by AEG Lafert Electric Motors. The new motors encompass two types of single phase motor designs, each with different starting...

High power driving force.(Electrics & Electronics)
September 1, 2003... The A3940 H-bridge power MOSFET controller from Allegro MicroSystems is designed specifically for driving high power DC motors in automotive applications. The new device incorporates four high-current gate-drive outputs capable of driving...

Miniature standard.(Electrics & Electronics)
September 1, 2003... The Microsonic ZWS ultrasonic sensor from Balluff measures just 20 x 32 x 12mm and can be used to replace optical sensors. Described as: "A real powerhouse in mini format," the ZWS will detect an object with (sub-) millimetre accuracy...

Keeping the noise down.(Electrics & Electronics)
September 1, 2003... The Kemo DR range of DIN rail mounting filters offer an easy-to-install solution to signal conditioning in electrically noisy environments. The combination of configurable input gain and a flexible range of signal filters makes the devices...

Low consumption.(Electrics & Electronics)
September 1, 2003... Allegro MicroSystems' micropower omnipolar digital switches can simplify application assembly. The three ultra-sensitive, pole-independent Hall-effect switches with latched digital output also incorporate a unique clocking scheme to reduce...

Fit and forget.(Electrics & Electronics)
September 1, 2003... Parvalux has a new range of high performance, brushless DC motors with integrated gearboxes. By eliminating brushes from the motor electrical and mechanical noise is reduced, operating efficiency is increased, and there are no maintenance...

High performance communicator.(Process Plant & Control)
September 1, 2003... Eurotherm's model 2500 multi-loop controller and data acquisition unit, now has the capability of communicating as a slave device on any Mod-bus TCP/IP network. The instrument can connect up to four simultaneous TCP/IP masters, providing...

Ultrasonic beams.(Process Plant & Control)
September 1, 2003... Krohne has launched the UFM 3030 universal 3-beam ultrasonic flowmeter. Aimed for the chemical, petrochemical, water and waste water industries, the 3030 is said to offer outstanding performance and repeatability, simple installation and low...

Pump up the volume.(Process Plant & Control)
September 1, 2003... These positive displacement pumps from Lee Products deliver variable dispense volumes and offer a flexible alternative to conventional syringe and peristaltic pumps. Lightweight, compact LPV Series Variable Volume pumps are available in...

The best circles.(Mechanical Components)
September 1, 2003... The latest HCR circular guides from THK UK have been developed to help OEMs and end users construct rotary motion systems quickly, simply and at relatively low cost, compared with traditional rotary ball or roller bearing mechanisms. The linear...

It's a breath of fresh air.(Mechanical Components)
September 1, 2003... Vulcathene has added Air Admittance valves to its purpose-designed chemical drainage system, allowing drainage stacks to be terminated inside buildings and avoiding roof penetration. The Vulcathene Air Admittance valve is specifically...

Backshells get connected.(Mechanical Components)
September 1, 2003... Featuring lightweight, yet robust, aluminium construction, the new Termilock range of connector backshells flora Icore International offers ease of assembly with 360 degree EMI shielding and high resistance to corrosion. Low weight and...

Smaller bearing, lower cost.(Mechanical Components)
September 1, 2003... When a lightweight, high-speed linear bearing system is required, the new DryLin TK-04 range from igus is: "'small, light and affordable" and with no moving parts, is said to be significantly quieter than comparable bearing systems The...

Seals need less water.(Environmental Control)
September 1, 2003... Seal water savings of up to 97 percent are claimed for the Smartflow water control system from Safematic. Available from John Crane EAA, the flew system minimises the volume of water needed to cool mechanical seals and lubricate seal faces....

Keeping waste safe.(Environmental Control)
September 1, 2003... Suncombe's new WH40 Series includes systems of any volume to collect and contain critical waste solutions for off-site disposal, or to provide a waste kill system for sanitising, neutralising or eradicating waste prior to disposal. Made in...

Savings all round with recycling.(Environmental Control)
September 1, 2003... Machining operations require coolants or cutting fluids for maximum accuracy, efficiency and tool life. Alfa Laval's AlfaPure 7000, is a small footprint, skid-mounted system for cost-efficient recycling of wash liquids, coolants mid mineral...

Multi-use analyser.(Environmental Control)
September 1, 2003... MKS Instruments has developed the On-Line[TM] MultiGas[TM] 2030 Analyser for direct monitoring of catalytic by-product emissions. The 2030 can reduce user costs by measuring N[O.sub.x], N[H.sub.3], S[O.sub.x] and hydrocarbons, as well as other...

Secure closure for industrial doors.(Buildings & Maintenance)
September 1, 2003... New building regulations aimed at improving the thermal performance of buildings are behind an increase in sales of insulated folding sectional doors. Elero UK has introduced the new ESDM motor range to cater for this heavy duty market. ...

Flexible flooring.(Buildings & Maintenance)
September 1, 2003... Fleximat is a range of matting and flooring products specially designed for covering large areas in a cost effective and attractive way. Typical applications include the upgrading and covering of hard floors, the temporary protection of floors...

Performance underfoot.(Buildings & Maintenance)
September 1, 2003... Zedtred is a new matting, combining heavy duty performance with increased comfort, available from Plastic Extruders. Thought to be particularly suited to workshop, industry and engineering environments, Zedtred is an advanced development where...

SevenHeaven.(Inspection & Measurement)
September 1, 2003... The Seven Series from Mettler Toledo includes SevenEasy and SevenMulti, said to meet "every application need". SevenEasy provides pH and conductivity measurement. Designed to meet the demands of quality control, data management and legal...

Pinpoint machining problems.(Inspection & Measurement)
September 1, 2003... Machining problems on CNC machines can often be caused by poor tool retention in the machining spindle. Developed by Kelch UK, Safecontrol[R] is a gauging system to check the retention forces of the spindle pull stud gripper. The sensing...

Cabinets stand the test.(Inspection & Measurement)
September 1, 2003... SOLARmaster accelerated UV weathering test cabinets, from Sheen Instruments, use an air-cooled Xenon lamp to simulate natural outdoor conditions. The range comprises four different models for flexibility of configuration. All units provide...

Eliminate errors?(Inspection & Measurement)
September 1, 2003... Intron's new load measurement system is designed to eliminate load measurement errors caused by acceleration of load string components during fatigue and high-speed tests. The accelerometer is located at the heart of the Dynacell, removing...

Relay safety.(Safety, Security & Cleaning)
September 1, 2003... Safety engineering company, Euchner has extended its product range with the introduction of ESM safety relays to serve fields of application up to category 4, EN954-1. The new ESM range are designed to continuously monitor all connected...

Safer public access.(Safety, Security & Cleaning)
September 1, 2003... SGB has introduced a new addition to its scaffolding range--the Cuplok Public Access Staircase Tower. The unit is designed to meet all current Building Regulations and satisfy the requirements of BS5395 Part 1 (2000). Features of the new...

Machine guardian Angel.(Safety, Security & Cleaning)
September 1, 2003... Sliding gates are the latest addition to the Angel modular machine guarding system. Customer options include a trackless cantilever design or more conventional overhead track arrangement. Procter Brothers is supplying Angel sliding gates in...

Cleaning solution.(Safety, Security & Cleaning)
September 1, 2003... For wet and dry applications and with a wide choice of filters and accessories, the new, highly manoeuvrable IV 022/IV 040 industrial vacuum cleaners from Nilfisk-Advance will handle dust and debris across all industries. The range is...

Great new film performance.(Finishing & Materials)
September 1, 2003... Autotype International has upgraded its existing Autotex UV textured polyester film to offer exceptional performance under extreme operating conditions. Renamed Autotex XE, the upgraded film has been developed for applications where high or...

Compact, painting robot.(Finishing & Materials)
September 1, 2003... ABB has introduced the new IRB 540-02S painting robot; a compact, six-axis design equipped with FlexiWrist 1000mm horizontal arm and 700mm vertical arm. A specific advantage of the IRB 540-02S is its shorter vertical arm and narrow base,...

Time for a trim?(Finishing & Materials)
September 1, 2003... The Fibre Drum End Trimming Machine from White and Street International removes the metal rims from fibre drums. The drum body is then available for recycling, and can be flattened to a small volume for storage. Apart from loading and...

Design in style.(Finishing & Materials)
September 1, 2003... Norse Precision Castings' techniques for moulding rigid polyurethane aim to realise the designer's ambitions of shape and finish without high cost penalties. Wall thickness from 1mm to 30mm with tolerances as low as +/- 0.3mm can be...

Cuts both ways.(Hand & Power Tools)
September 1, 2003... Marshalltown, a hand tool brand from the USA, has introduced the newly designed Rock Warrior utility saw to the UK market under the QLT brand name. Available only from the distributor, Rollins, the versatile Rock Warrior has a tempered,...

Cut above the rest?(Hand & Power Tools)
September 1, 2003... Side-cutter Angled High Leverage (AHL) pliers, from Bahco Tools, have been developed with the help of professional electricians to ensure that they offer significant strength and usability improvements on previous models. The new pliers...

Glazing is out of sight.(Hand & Power Tools)
September 1, 2003... BeA Fastening Systems has developed a tool that can invisibly secure nail mouldings onto timber frames, making it possible to produce glazed windows and doors with all fasteners concealed. BeA's SK335-201-GL glass bead tool is said to offer...